5 Contemporary Mother Roles In Bengali OTT We Wish To See On Mainstream

Through the years, Bengali cinema has portrayed a rich history of iconic female characters who have left an indelible mark on the film industry and the hearts of audiences including mothers like Sarbojaya in Pather Panchali or Aparajita Auddy. With changing times, the image of a mother has evolved and the portrayal as well. Mothers in reel as well as real are both unapologetic, firce and flawed and not put on a pedestal anymore.

Bengali OTT platforms have become a nest for contemporary storytelling that delves deep into characters and themes that were earlier considered taboo. These shows are at the forefront of showcasing diverse, modern and nuanced mother characters. Here are five contemporary mother characters portrayed in Bengali OTT:

Suchismita from Karkat Rogue

In the web series Karkat Rogue, Suchismita (played by Swastika Mukherjee) is a single mother who runs her restaurant. Her character is strong, fierce, and resilient, and she has brought up her son, Rajat, on her own. The show beautifully portrays the struggles of a single mother trying to balance work and raising a child while dealing with societal prejudices.

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Anupama from The Senapatis

Anupama (played by Daminee Benny Basu) from The Senapatis is a working mother who balances her career and family life while dealing with the complexities of her husband's criminal past. The show portrays the struggles of a mother trying to keep her family together while dealing with the harsh realities of life.

Jaya from Kamini

Jaya (played by Barkha Bisht Sengupta) from Kamini is a modern mother who is open-minded, progressive, and supportive of her daughter's choices. She is portrayed as someone who is comfortable with her sexuality and tries to create an environment where her daughter can explore and embrace her own sexuality without any shame or guilt.

Renu from Hello

Renu (played by Raima Sen) from Hello is a homemaker and a mother of two children. Her character is portrayed as someone who is struggling to find her identity beyond her role as a mother and a wife. The show beautifully portrays the struggles of a mother trying to find her own voice in a world that only sees her as a caregiver.

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Devi from Eken Babu

Devi (played by Swastika Mukherjee) from Eken Babu is a single mother who is a successful businesswoman. Her character is portrayed as someone who is fiercely independent and unapologetic about her choices. The show beautifully portrays the struggles of a single mother trying to balance work and raising a child while dealing with the complexities of life.